To Create an Axis-based Pattern
1. Select the NC sequence to pattern.
2. Click
Manufacturing >
Pattern. The Pattern tab opens.
3. Select Axis from the list box.
4. Select a datum axis to be the center of the pattern.
5. Type the number of members to be patterned in the first direction and the angle between each pattern member.
6. Click
to flip the angular direction of the pattern if required.
7. Click
to place the pattern members equally on the specified angle.
8. Type the number of members to be patterned in the second direction and the radial distance between each pattern member.
9. Click Options to change the manufacturing pattern leader, patterning order, or manufacturing order, and to assign fixture offsets. Refer to the topics Options Panel on Pattern Dashboard and Defining Fixture Offsets for more information on the available options.
10. Click
.